Benefits Analyst

SourcePro Search is conducting  a search for a Benefits Analyst.Under the direct supervision of the Sr. Manager, Benefits & Retirement, the Benefits Analyst researches, analyzes, evaluates and administers U.S. benefit plans (including health and wellness, life and disability, multiple voluntary programs and assists with qualified and non-qualified retirement plans where necessary) and leaves of absence. In this capacity, the Benefits Analyst will:  

•   Provide subject-matter expertise support for the administration of US Benefit plans;Offer support for international benefit administration;• Assist with leaves of absence administration as needed;• Provide basic support for all Firm retirement plans;• Respond to benefit inquiries regarding plan provisions, enrollments, status changes, and other general inquiries;• Serve as liaison with third-party vendors to provide prompt assistance in resolving benefit-related issues;• Identify and recommend improvements to current processes to ensure that overall performance is aligned with business objectives;• Assist with the execution of system changes (e.g., testing updates, new configurations), identify reoccurring issues and partner with colleagues to affect solutions; and• Perform other duties as assigned.• Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree (preferred);• At least three years of experience in Benefits Administration and/or Retirement Plan Administration;• Client/customer-service experience (required);• Advanced knowledge of customer-service principles;• Fundamental to Advanced knowledge of benefit and retirement programs;• Fundamental knowledge of employment/leave of absence/ADA accommodation-related laws and practices;• Fundamental knowledge of leaves of absence administration;• Fundamental knowledge of general payroll concepts;• Fundamental proficiency in Workday (preferred) or other human resource management systems; • Fundamental proficiency in payroll systems (e.g.: ADP Vantage);• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications is required; and• Advanced knowledge of related regulations (i.e., COBRA, HIPAA-HITECH, Section 125, qualifying family events, PPACA, ERISA, 401(k), 415).